A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3563307 Details
Epoch: 165 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3565197 epoch_slot_no: 1197 block_no: 3563140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-12-28 04:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0056554f2c7ac018f5840ee8e464c0b8b7b0fdde569f51bbfc8a03c59cb27efBlock Operator
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